ChinaNet Online Holdings, Inc., an online technology and software provider which has, since its inception in 2003, led the field in full-service media development for small and medium enterprises (SME’s), today announced the appointment of a new Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

Mr. Hongli Xu will be taking the job of CTO at ChinaNet. CEO of ChinaNet, Mr. Handong Cheng, proclaimed that “he will provide critical leadership as we continue to elevate ChinaNet’s position in the Chinese media and advertising markets”.

Cheng went on to extol the appointment, saying of the candidate that “Mr. Xu brings over two decades of experience in the internet and software development industry in various sectors”.

With two years as head of development and management of an entire suite of software products for ThinkingPower Technology Co., Ltd. – a company working in broadcast and television markets via e-government software applications – Mr. Xu has the experience

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